A Changing Nation - Making a New Nation Author:Michael Burgan North America was a rich land, full of natural resources. European nations raced to set up colonies in order to make use of these resources. The continent's reputation as a land of opportunity attracted thousands of settlers, but life for these colonists was hard and sometimes dangerous. Why did the European nations set up colonies? What was... more » daily life like for the colonists? How did colonists and Native Americans help each other?« less